humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌma-nə-ˈter-ē-ən 
yü-
: a person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
recognized as a great humanitarian for her work to end world hunger
humanitarian
adjective
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She has been recognized as a great humanitarian for her efforts to end world hunger.
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Quincy Jones, the musical giant who did it all as a record producer, film composer, multi-genre artist, entertainment executive and humanitarian, has died.
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Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
And humanitarians have learned the hard way that relief aid and medical supplies can be hijacked by corrupt governments or violent rebel groups.
—Benjamin A. Valentino, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2011
Saab’s intention for the series was to band a community of humanitarians together over a collective love of food to call for a cease-fire, to increase awareness about the war and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations providing aid to those impacted most by the attacks on Gaza.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Frederick, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
And humanitarians have learned the hard way that relief aid and medical supplies can be hijacked by corrupt governments or violent rebel groups.
—Benjamin A. Valentino, Foreign Affairs, 17 Oct. 2011
Saab’s intention for the series was to band a community of humanitarians together over a collective love of food to call for a cease-fire, to increase awareness about the war and to raise funds for nonprofit organizations providing aid to those impacted most by the attacks on Gaza.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 6 Oct. 2024
Legacy Beyond Basketball Beyond his basketball achievements, Mutombo was also recognized as a humanitarian.
—Casey Murphy, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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humanitarian
noun
hu·man·i·tar·i·an
hyü-ˌman-ə-ˈter-ē-ən
yü-
: a person devoted to or working for the health and happiness of other people
humanitarian
adjective
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